πππππ :Β South Africa vs Pakistan
ππππ : December 10 ,βTuesdayββ
ππππ :β 21:30 PM ISTββββββ
πππππ : Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium Cricket Ground, Durban, South Africa
ππππππππππ :ββ 1st T20I 2024
Host South Africa eye a strong show against Pakistan at Durban
- Pakistan managed to beat Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series played in Zimbabwe.
- This year, Reeza Hendricks and pacer Anrich Nortje have been standout performers for South Africa in the T20 Format.
- Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi have been consistent performers for Pakistan in the 20-over format this season.
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
RSA vs PAK Match Prediction & Analysis
Host South Africa will face Pakistan in the opening match of the T20I series played at Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban on Tuesday.
Interim captain Heinrich Klaasen will lead the side for the three-match series. The home side will be keen to turn their fortunes around after losing the previous T20I series against India.
On the other hand, Pakistan will need to adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against South Africa.
TEAMS PREVIEW
South Africa Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on openers Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, the middle-order trio of David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen and Heinrich Klaasen to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Since Jan 2024, Reeza Hendricks has topped the batting charts for South Africa in the T20 Format. In 20 innings, Hendricks has accumulated 444 runs at a strike rate of 126.13 with three half-centuries to his name.
Pakistan Preview
Given the conditions at Durban, the visitors will certainly be keen to play two spinners for this opening clash.
In the batting department, the side will be relying on explosive opener Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, captain Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Salman Agha and power-hitter Irfan Khan to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Since Jun 2024, Usman Khan has showcased decent form for Pakistan in the T20 Format. In three matches, Usman has accumulated 103 runs at a strike rate of 121.17.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of pace trio of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem to provide early breakthroughs with the new-ball.
Abrar Ahmed and Sufyan Muqeem will be two main spinners for this opening game.
Weather Conditions
With rain expected to take place at the start of the match, the wicket might have something for the bowlers with the new-ball.
RSA vs PAK Pitch Report
Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban is going to host the opening match of the T20I series played between Pakistan and South Africa.
Toss: To Bowl
Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban has been great venue for sides batting second. Since 2012, six matches out of ten played at this venue won by chasing sides.
Both the captains will be keen to win the toss, bowl first on this surface.
